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USD/JPY dips but bears lack conviction as rate gap offsets intervention risks
USD/JPY edged lower during Thursday's Asian session, breaking a four-day winning streak, but the decline lacked bearish conviction as the yield differential remains a key support.
Indonesian Rupiah Weakens Ahead of Retail Sales Data
The Indonesian Rupiah continues to weaken, with USD/IDR trading around 18,140 during Asian hours on Thursday ahead of May retail sales data and US jobless claims.
Gold Struggles to Find Buyers Amid Hormuz Risks and Fed Rate Hike Bets
Gold (XAU/USD) fails to extend its bounce from a one-week low, trading in a narrow range as geopolitical tensions and expectations of further Fed rate hikes offset a softer US dollar.
EUR/JPY Tests Symmetrical Triangle Top Above 185.50
EUR/JPY steadied around 185.60 during Asian hours, testing the top of a symmetrical triangle pattern after modest gains the previous day.
USD/CAD Dips as Oil Rally Supports Canadian Dollar, BoC Hike Bets Grow
The USD/CAD pair fell to near 1.4165 during Asian trading on Thursday, pressured by a rise in crude oil prices that bolstered the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar. Traders are now awaiting the US weekly Initial Jobless Claims report.
Silver Price Rebounds Above $58.00 Despite Inflation Fears
Silver (XAG/USD) edges higher after three consecutive losing sessions, trading near $58.30 during Asian hours as inflation concerns persist.
Euro Holds Positive Bias Above 1.1400, Mideast Tensions Cap Gains
The EUR/USD pair attracts buyers for a second straight day but remains range-bound near 1.1400 as geopolitical tensions limit upside momentum.
New Zealand Dollar Holds Ground Despite Soft China CPI Data
NZD/USD extends gains for a second day, trading near 0.5720 during Asian hours Thursday, as the New Zealand Dollar remains supported despite softer-than-expected Chinese CPI inflation data.
GBP/USD climbs toward 1.3400 on easing UK political concerns
The British pound strengthened to near 1.3400 against the U.S. dollar during Asian trading on Thursday, supported by diminishing political risk in the UK.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.8036 vs Previous 6.8077
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central rate at 6.8036 for Thursday, down from the previous day's fix of 6.8077.
Australian Dollar Rises Ahead of Chinese CPI Data
AUD/USD edges higher to 0.6930 during Asian hours on Thursday, supported by anticipation of Chinese consumer inflation data, a key indicator for Australia's primary trading partner.
USD/JPY Edges Lower on Yen Intervention Risks
The USD/JPY pair fell to around 162.45 in early Asian trading as the Japanese Yen strengthened on fears of possible intervention by Japanese authorities.
Equiti Launches Bangalore Technology Hub
Equiti Group opened a technology hub in Bangalore, India, to support engineering, data, AI, cybersecurity and cloud work for its global fintech operations.
Darwinex Changes How It Pays Interest to DARWIN Investors
Darwinex notified clients that from June 29, 2026 it will pay daily interest earned on account liquidity directly onto the equity invested in DARWINs, subject to Spain's 19% IRPF withholding.
Capital.com Reports $1.13 Trillion in Q2 2026 Trading Volume
Capital.com reported $1.13 trillion in client trading volumes for Q2 2026, with gold markets accounting for 42.4% of total platform volume.
UOB: Chinese Yuan Faces Downside Bias as USD/CNH Momentum Builds
United Overseas Bank's senior technical strategist notes that USD/CNH has broken higher, with momentum improving after Monday's move to 6.8051.
Euro Steadies as Middle East Strikes Offset Fed Repricing
The Euro holds firm against the US Dollar as ongoing Middle East hostilities counteract repricing of Federal Reserve expectations, with EUR/USD trading at 1.1420 after bouncing off daily lows.
OCBC: Taiwan Dollar Weakness Flow-Driven, Policy Support in Place
OCBC analysts note the Taiwan Dollar remains under pressure above 32 per USD, driven by foreign equity outflows and dividend-related dollar demand rather than economic fundamentals, with policy support expected to limit further weakness.
AUD/USD Flatlines Between 0.6900 and 0.6950 as Markets Fixate on Global Conflicts
AUD/USD trades essentially unchanged on Wednesday, pinned in a narrow 0.6900–0.6950 range, as other currencies react to geopolitical tensions.
GBP/USD Edges Higher but Remains Below 1.3400, 200-Day EMA Caps Gains
GBP/USD traded near 1.3400 on Wednesday, rising about 0.25%, but continues to face resistance at the 200-day exponential moving average, which has repelled advances since mid-June.
TD Securities: China's Fiscal Stance Turning Austere on Debt Clean-Up
TD Securities Senior Asia Economist Alex Loo warns that China's fiscal policy is becoming more austere as local governments prioritize debt reduction over growth support.
Japanese Yen Weakness Persists, Intervention Risk in Focus: ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO analyst Georgette Boele warns that persistent yen weakness is prompting markets to test Japan's intervention tolerance, driven by fiscal expansion and a dovish Bank of Japan stance.
USD/CHF Pulls Back After False Break Above 0.8100
USD/CHF retreated from a five-day high of 0.8108 to 0.8078 as risk appetite worsened on Trump's ceasefire suggestion and Iran's attack on ships.
Dollar Stays Weak After Hawkish FOMC Minutes Release
The US Dollar Index hovers near 101.00 as traders assess the June FOMC minutes, which struck a hawkish tone yet failed to lift the greenback.